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Bank of England governor: AI risks forcing global economic downturn
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Bank of England governor: AI risks forcing global economic downturn

The Bank of England's governor, Andrew Bailey, warned global governments that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose significant risks to the global economy, potentially triggering a major financial downturn. In a message to G20 finance ministers, he emphasized concerns over market volatility, leveraging, and the interconnectedness of AI firms with 'hyper-scalers,' which could exacerbate a future market correction. His remarks were made alongside announcements by UK Chancellor John Healey about a £100 million fund to support British AI startups, aiming to boost domestic 'Sovereign AI' capabilities and ensure national self-reliance in critical technologies. The initiative seeks to address healthcare, cybersecurity, and defense challenges while positioning the UK as a leader in AI innovation.

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Bank of England governor: AI risks forcing global economic downturn

The Bank of England's governor, Andrew Bailey, warned global governments that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose significant risks to the global economy, potentially triggering a major financial downturn. In a message to G20 finance ministers, he emphasized concerns over market volatility, leveraging, and the interconnectedness of AI firms with 'hyper-scalers,' which could exacerbate a future market correction. His remarks were made alongside announcements by UK Chancellor John Healey about a £100 million fund to support British AI startups, aiming to boost domestic 'Sovereign AI' capabilities and ensure national self-reliance in critical technologies. The initiative seeks to address healthcare, cybersecurity, and defense challenges while positioning the UK as a leader in AI innovation.

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